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House overwhelmingly rejects resolution to remove US troops from Lebanon

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Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

At a glance

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  • The U.S. House of Representatives overwhelmingly rejected a resolution to remove troops from Lebanon.
  • The resolution, led by Rep. Rashida Tlaib, was defeated 324-92, with 91 Democrats supporting it.
  • Democratic leaders stated no U.S. servicemembers are in combat in Lebanon and affirmed support for the Lebanese people against Hezbollah.

The U.S. House of Representatives decisively rejected a resolution demanding the withdrawal of American troops from Lebanon. The vote, initiated by Rep. Rashida Tlaib, saw 324 lawmakers vote against the measure, with only 92 in favor. Notably, 91 Democrats joined the sole Republican, Thomas Massie, in supporting the resolution.

no U.S. servicemembers involved in combat operations or hostilities in Lebanon.

— House Democratic LeadersExplaining their opposition to the resolution to remove troops from Lebanon.

House Democratic leadership, including Hakeem Jeffries, Katherine Clark, and Pete Aguilar, issued a joint statement clarifying that "no U.S. servicemembers are involved in combat operations or hostilities in Lebanon." They affirmed solidarity with the Lebanese people and their armed forces in combating Hezbollah, which they identified as a terrorist organization hostile to the United States.

We stand with the Lebanese people, the government of Lebanon, and the Lebanese Armed Forces in their efforts to live peacefully and defeat Hezbollah, a violent terrorist organization that is a sworn enemy of the United States.

— House Democratic LeadersAffirming support for Lebanon against Hezbollah.

Despite the resolution's defeat, some lawmakers, like Reps. Jerrold Nadler and Dan Goldman, explained their "no" votes were not endorsements of Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu's actions in Lebanon. They emphasized support for the Lebanese government and its fight against Hezbollah. Tlaib, however, cited a UNICEF report indicating that 77 children in Lebanon had been killed in a week due to Israeli strikes, urging immediate congressional action.

should not be taken as an approval of Prime Minister Netanyahu’s prosecution of Israel’s military action in Lebanon.

— Jerrold Nadler and Dan GoldmanClarifying their opposition to Tlaib's resolution.

The vote occurred on the same day Hezbollah rejected a ceasefire agreement, as fighting between the group and Israel intensifies. Earlier, the House had narrowly passed a symbolic resolution limiting President Trump's war powers in Iran, signaling a rebuke of his strategy there.

To the extent that American armed forces are present in Lebanon, it is to support the current Lebanese government, which deserves our assistance.

— Jerrold Nadler and Dan GoldmanExplaining their reasoning for voting against the resolution.
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